Ironmongers’ Hall London Events
On the edge of the Barbican Estate and just a few steps behind the Museum of London is an events venue steeped in history. Ironmongers’ Hall, established by the Ironmongers’ Company that dates to 1300, has taken pride of place on Shaftesbury Place since 1925.
Built in the Tudor style, this traditional events venue reflects the Ironmongers’ Company’s rich history, and feels like a private stately home in the heart of the City of London. The minute guests step through the entrance, they’re greeted with stone flag flooring, dark oak panelling, ornate ceilings, elaborate chandeliers, rich tapestries, stained-glass windows and historic artwork. There’s a sense of grandeur and splendour, with the warmth of a country home, and you can feel the history of Britain in its walls.
Four event rooms are yours to choose from to hold corporate functions, dinners, or your wedding day, with the experienced team offering all the modern technology and facilities without compromising on the historic feel of the venue. Exclusive use is also available, to have the whole of this magnificent hall at your disposal.
Highlights of Ironmongers’ Hall London Events:
- Central London location
- Unique Tudor-style venue
- Four event spaces available
- Exclusive hire
- Fully licensed for wedding ceremonies
Capacity
Up to
170
Theatre 
Up to
61
Classroom 
Up to
50
Boardroom 
Up to
63
U-Shaped 
Up to
110
Cabaret 
Up to
150
Dining 
Up to
230
Standing Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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Banqueting Hall
The Banqueting Hall is the largest event space in Ironmongers’ Hall, an awe-inspiring room to host an impressive dinner, reception, or conference. With a high ornate ceiling, stained-glass windows, stunning crystal chandeliers and a minstrels’ gallery, this is a grand room for any event.
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Drawing Room
A grand fireplace, bookcases, soft furnishings, and the largest William Morris tapestry in the country makes the Drawing Room an elegant yet homely room in Ironmongers’ Hall for meetings, small conferences, dinners, or intimate wedding ceremonies. The Drawing Room also comes with use of the adjacent Gainsborough Landing.
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Court Room
On the ground floor, the Court Room is best suited to small drinks receptions, dinners, or meetings. Antique high benches and a stained-glass window from the Ironmongers’ Company’s first hall built in 1457, add a sense of history and occasion to the space.
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Luncheon Room
The Luncheon Room is a flexible space that can host meetings, dinners, or receptions for small-mid size groups. Wood panelling, regency furniture, and stained-glass windows create a unique backdrop to your event, with a view to the courtyard outside.
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The Banqueting Hall is the largest event space in Ironmongers’ Hall, an awe-inspiring room to host an impressive dinner, reception, or conference. With a high ornate ceiling, stained-glass windows, stunning crystal chandeliers and a minstrels’ gallery, this is a grand room for any event.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 170Classroom: 0 - 61
Boardroom: 0 - 50
U-Shaped: 0 - 63
Cabaret: 0 - 110
Dining: 0 - 150
Standing: 0 - 230
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flipchart
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
A grand fireplace, bookcases, soft furnishings, and the largest William Morris tapestry in the country makes the Drawing Room an elegant yet homely room in Ironmongers’ Hall for meetings, small conferences, dinners, or intimate wedding ceremonies. The Drawing Room also comes with use of the adjacent Gainsborough Landing.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 50Boardroom: 0 - 26
U-Shaped: 0 - 25
Cabaret: 0 - 30
Dining: 0 - 50
Standing: 0 - 150
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flipchart
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
On the ground floor, the Court Room is best suited to small drinks receptions, dinners, or meetings. Antique high benches and a stained-glass window from the Ironmongers’ Company’s first hall built in 1457, add a sense of history and occasion to the space.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 70Classroom: 0 - 20
Boardroom: 0 - 26
U-Shaped: 0 - 25
Cabaret: 0 - 30
Dining: 0 - 50
Standing: 0 - 80
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flipchart
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
The Luncheon Room is a flexible space that can host meetings, dinners, or receptions for small-mid size groups. Wood panelling, regency furniture, and stained-glass windows create a unique backdrop to your event, with a view to the courtyard outside.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 50Classroom: 0 - 20
Boardroom: 0 - 28
U-Shaped: 0 - 47
Cabaret: 0 - 35
Dining: 0 - 50
Standing: 0 - 80
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flipchart
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Barbican Centre
- Museum of London
- St Paul’s Cathedral
- One New Change Shopping Centre
Restaurants nearby:
- The Coriander
- Natural Kitchen
- Club Gascon
- Stem & glory
Hotels nearby:
- Malmaison London
- The Rookery
- The Montcalm at The Brewery London City
- Premier Inn London Farringdon
Venue Testimonials
We were looking for a place that would feel intimate, but formal enough to impress the many guests who were flying in from overseas. The venue itself is stunning, the great hall, the reception room - it takes one's breath away, but what really impressed us was the kindness and professionalism of the team. [...] The food was delicious, the atmosphere amazing - it really was a magical evening.
Catherine C
Lovely dining function room with minstrels gallery. There is a beautiful reception room which has the largest tapestry - the whole room is covered by William Morris tapestry wall covering - stunning.
Susan B
Very special place. Where traditions meet modern needs. Lovely halls and rooms. Unique atmosphere. We loved it.
Julia F
Frequently Asked Questions
Weddings at Ironmongers’ Hall cost from £139.50 pp.
Ironmongers’ Hall can host up to 230 guests for weddings and events.
Weddings at Ironmongers’ Hall finish at 11 pm, with the option to extend the alcohol licence at £400+VAT per hour.
Weddings at Ironmongers’ Hall are grand, traditional, and unique. This Tudor style wedding venue features striking architecture and décor that feels as though it’s a stately home in the middle of the City of London. The experienced team are flexible and can tailor the day – including their menus – to you.
Yes, Ironmongers’ Hall can host meetings, events, seminars, conferences and corporate drinks or dinners. The specialist in-house technical team can provide and set up AV packages, as well as support on the day.
Hotels near Ironmongers’ Hall include:
- Malmaison London, with rooms starting from £110 per night
- The Rookery hotel, with rooms starting from £158 per night
There is no parking on-site at Ironmongers’ Hall, however, there is paid parking at an NCP car park nearby.
The food at Ironmongers’ Hall is diverse. The team of experienced chefs can create modern, innovative dishes; informal options; and traditional, formal meals all catered to your requirements. Whatever you choose, the produce is locally sourced where possible and delivered daily to ensure freshness.
